About Us

Welcome to the captivating world of books, man’s most faithful companion, at the CRD Patna Book Fair, Bihar’s most popular cultural and educational event. Once again, Patna is set to host the eagerly awaited CRD Patna Book Fair in December 2024. Recognizing the need for a dynamic platform to exchange ideas and insights from the vast world of literature, the Patna Book Fair, which began its journey in 1985, now celebrates its 40th year. This year, the fair will be held from December 6th to 17th, 2024, at the historic Gandhi Maidan, Patna.

Patna Book Fair has been a significant cultural and educational event in Bihar since its inception in 1985. Organised by CRD, a registered trust under NGO Darpan of NITI Aayog, Patna Book Fair has grown into a major annual gathering, the third largest in India, attracting thousands of visitors each year.


Recognising the role of education as a big contributor in transforming lives, the organizers of the Patna Book Fair have built a robust platform to share and leverage views and news from the world of knowledge through the annual CRD Patna Book Fair - something that has come to be the most sought-after annual event on the calendar of the State’s who’s who, as well as the vast masses of common people.